Contention

By discretion we must show ourselves to be expert in ironing out minor disagreements and in adjusting trifling misunderstandings. 178:1.7

In the Urantia Book

division results when not all in a family believe in the gospel 165:6.3
Let controversy come only when they who despise the truth force it upon you. 178:1.16
The moment the Creators bring into existence evolving individuals with the power of choice misunderstandings are certain to arise. 25:3.7

Jesus avoided controversies with apostles excepting those involving wrong concepts of his Father in heaven 138:6.4
Jesus never argued about either the fatherhood of God or the brotherhood of men; he was a living illustration of the one and a profound demonstration of the other. 196:1.5
After Jesus death Tomas separated himself from his companions for a few days, went his own way, and then, even when he was back among them, he unconsciously tended to adopt an attitude of disagreement. 191:5.1

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

Wise as serpents, etc. 178:1.7 — Mt 10:16.
Slothful servant 165:6.3 — Mt 24:48-51; Lk 12:45-46.
No peace 165:6.3 — Lk 12:48a-53.
Great Commission 165:6.3 — Mt 24:14; Mt 28:19-20a; Mk 13:10; Mk 16:15; Lk 24:47; Jn 17:18; Acts 1:8b.
New and better way 138:6.4 — Jn 14:6; Heb 10:20.